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Discover: New York

1. The Campbell

8.2
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Perfect spot to meet a client for deal-closer drinks and Mad Men-esque atmosphere. Read more.

Little Collins is one of Discover: New York.

2. Little Collins

667 Lexington Ave (btwn E 55th & E 56th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 440 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Try their 'flat white'. It's an Australian specialty coffee drink similar to a cappuccino, but with less foam.

Bill's Food & Drink is one of Discover: New York.

3. Bill's Food & Drink

57 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park), New York, NY
Restaurant · Midtown East · 23 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: The man behind popular West Village restaurant, The Lion, delivers a top-notch, multi-storey, speakeasy-style steakhouse. Try the 28 Day Ribeye. Read more.

Il Buco is one of Discover: New York.

4. Il Buco

8.9
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 150 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: An amazing Italian grocery store in the front, a romantic trattoria in the back – the porchetta a la Romana and octopus carpaccio are outstanding. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com. Read more.

Gaonnuri is one of Discover: New York.

5. Gaonnuri

7.8
1250 Broadway Ph 39 Fl (at W 32nd St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 121 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Come for unbeatable views of NYC + delicious Korean staples. Try the tasty kalbi (BBQ beef short ribs) and naengmyun (spicy cold buckwheat noodles). For more, follow us on 4sq or www.renhotels.com.

Booker and Dax at Ssäm is one of Discover: New York.

6. Booker and Dax at Ssäm

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 150 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Try a Friend of the Devil – not only is it delicious, but worth it just to watch the barkeep wield a flame-throwing, red-hot poker to make it. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com.

Financier Patisserie is one of Discover: New York.

7. Financier Patisserie

7.1
62 Stone St (at William St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 49 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Not to be missed, after your eclairs and coffee, don't forget to wander around the Stone Street Historic District right out the door. Read more.

8. Siman Tu Gallery

860 Lexington Ave (64-65th street), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Upper East Side · 2 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Mr. Tu prefers to let the natural shape of the semi-precious stones pieces guide his process in creating unique necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Read more.

Rosa Mexicano is one of Discover: New York.

9. Rosa Mexicano

1063 1st Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Sutton Place · 70 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Make sure you try the popular dessert Tres Leches de la Casa and the house special, the pomegranate margaritas. Read more.

Brio is one of Discover: New York.

10. Brio

137 E 61st St (at Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 38 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Chicken with sausage, grilled lamb chops and duck a l'orange are popular entrees. For dessert, the tartuffo, tiramisu and cheesecake are delicious. Read more.

David Burke Townhouse is one of Discover: New York.

11. David Burke Townhouse

133 E 61st St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 68 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: The Cheesecake Lollipop Tree, with a raspberry bubble-gum whipped cream dip, is refreshing and light, as well as an example of the chef's humor and playful attitude towards food. Read more.

Bike Rental Central Park is one of Discover: New York.

12. Bike Rental Central Park

348 W 57th St, New York, NY
Bicycle Store · Hell's Kitchen · 7 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Discover Central Park on your own with their comfortable bikes, including tandem, men's, and women's bikes. They offer free helmets, locks and maps to make your journey even simpler. Read more.

The Dutch is one of Discover: New York.

13. The Dutch

8.6
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: The menu features a rather impressive oyster and raw bar selection, as well as classically inspired American dishes, like shrimp with red remoulade, pecan duck with celery and organic dirty rice. Read more.

The Bourgeois Pig is one of Discover: New York.

14. The Bourgeois Pig

127 Macdougal St (btwn W 3rd & 4th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Greenwich Village · 143 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: The menu is stacked with French wines, and the cheese plates are a hit. Be sure to try the fondue, and stop by on Monday or Tuesday night for half-off bottles of wine. Read more.

Sugiyama is one of Discover: New York.

15. Sugiyama

251 W 55th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Theater District · 14 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Go at 9pm to get the post-theater prix fixe at this little-known Midtown gem. Delicate, exquisite food and a great bargain. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.

Chrysler Building is one of Discover: New York.

16. Chrysler Building

8.5
405 Lexington Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Structure · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: The lobby at the Chrysler Building, clad in marble, onyx and amber, is one of the most beautiful, iconic rooms in NYC. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.

The McKittrick Hotel is one of Discover: New York.

17. The McKittrick Hotel

9.1
530 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Chelsea · 325 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: This Macbeth-meets-Kubrick interactive experience is the most exciting thing to happen in New York theater in a decade. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.

Henri Bendel is one of Discover: New York.

18. Henri Bendel

716 5th Ave (at 56th St), New York, NY
Boutique · Midtown East · 94 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: The hard-to-find accessories from next-wave designers here have been keeping NYC girls fabulous since 1895. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.

19. Spa Sol

4 W 33rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Spa · Koreatown · 2 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: The spotless, 120-degree marble steam room here is wonderful. You’ll emerge feeling thoroughly cleansed. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.

Marea is one of Discover: New York.

20. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Sit at the bar and you can try the famous bone marrow and octopus pasta without a reservation. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.